magsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A con man who tries to deceive members of the public.

Word forms

magsman magsmen

Etymology

From mag + -s- + man, of unclear origin. It has been suggested that mag was dialect for halfpenny or for prattle.

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